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Ghana Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Ghana's main airport; the tourist visa costs around USD 150 (or GHS equivalent) and is issued within 1-2 hours after immigration review.

Guide last updated September 27, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Passport-size photo
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate - mandatory, checked at entry
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) captured at the visa-on-arrival desk

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, typically 30 days, extendable
  • Business visa on arrival: single entry, requires an invitation letter from a Ghanaian company
  • Ordinary sticker visa: obtainable in advance through a Ghanaian embassy/high commission or Ghana's online visa portal for travelers who prefer to arrive with a visa already issued

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Kotoka International Airport, Accra
  • Apply for online pre-arrival approval before your flight where required
  • Complete visa formalities (payment, biometrics, stamping) at the airport visa desk on arrival
  • Processing at the airport typically takes 1-2 hours depending on flight volume

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival / tourist visa fee: approximately USD 150 (or GHS equivalent), payable in cash or by card at the airport desk
  • No separate express service at the airport since it's already an on-arrival process
  • Pre-arrival online applications typically get a decision within 3-5 business days

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply for online pre-arrival approval before your flight where required - arriving without it can lead to delays or denial of boarding
  • Carry your yellow fever certificate physically - checked strictly on arrival
  • Common issues: missing proof of accommodation, insufficient onward travel evidence
  • Extensions of the 30-day visa can be requested at the Ghana Immigration Service headquarters in Accra before expiry, for an additional fee

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.